i just watched this again in the real midwinter. it’s beyond the ages. like music of spheres 1975 iron mine rory bory when i actually heard those nouveau québec lights make sounds like glass orchestras.
stunning

I had the distinct honour and pleasure of attending the concert on December 9, 2009. Two of us travelled from Ottawa, Canada to London specifically to attend the concert and were amazed, overwhlemed and moved by all the performances, notably Proserpina, the heart of the evening. It was an evening of truly wonderful, magical, intimate moments and delightfully expansive joyous ones as well. Likewise, we were both so grateful to have had the chance to meet some of your family and friends following the show, which made an already special night even more so for us, espcially as everyone was so gracious and kind to us.

I first watched this clip on youtube, then it was posted here, it is such a moving song, well done Kate.
But I am writing because today I heard that Kate was unwell again. I don’t know Kate personally…nor Anna or the family, although I have met most of them by hanging out at stage doors with my very patient husband. I want to say that the music of the Mcgarrigles has travelled with me since I was a young woman. It has healed sadness, helped to form friendships and certainly brought so much joy!
This is such a trying time for you all and I probably have no business interfering, the strange thing is that I feel so connected to you all and I am hoping that all is fine. You are in my prayers to the great whoever Kate Mcgarrigle. x

Your inspiring, joyful, sad, tender always beautiful music has been a lifetime’s companion for my family and I – never more so than after my wife died last year. It may be presumptious of me, but I feel I can understand what you’re going through now and I echo what Jane says: “You are in my prayers to the great whoever Kate McGarrigle.x”

Kate’s music has been a part of my life at all the important parts of my life. I am so sad to hear of her life ending too soon. But what a gift she has been to all of us. Because of you, Kate, I spent one year with a goal of swimming in a swimming pool, the ocean, a lake, a river. Your music has made me laugh and comforted me when I needed to cry. To Kate’s family – my heart goes out to each of you. I am so very sorry for your loss.

Goodbye Kate. The world is suddenly a more silent place. i came to know your music years ago by accident. And now I learn, again by accident — in a long-delayed first visit to your site — that you’ve moved on. Thank you for songs that will always touch my heart. J